What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto?

The fastest way to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Mount Shasta and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Shasta station to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station and arriving at California Avenue Caltrain Northbound via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto?

The distance between Mount Shasta and Palo Alto is 371 miles. The road distance is 301.3 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $140 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Shasta to Palo Alto bus from?

Mount Shasta to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mt Shasta station.

Where do I catch the Mount Shasta to Palo Alto train from?

Mount Shasta to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto?

The best way to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs $140 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Mount Shasta to Palo Alto bus arrive?

Mount Shasta to Palo Alto bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the Mount Shasta to Palo Alto train arrive?

Mount Shasta to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

Can I drive from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Shasta to Palo Alto is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto.

Where can I stay near Palo Alto?

There are 500+ hotels available in Palo Alto.

Mount Shasta to Palo Alto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Mount Shasta and Palo Alto?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Mt Shasta and arriving at Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Sacramento Bus Station and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Shasta to Palo Alto by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
10h 20m
$144–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctrbus Epx
11h 16m
$52–97
Drive 299.6 mi
1. Drive from Mount Shasta to Palo Altocar 299.6 mi
5h 12m
$55–79
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RDD - SFO
6h 41m
$465–838
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mt Shasta to Redding Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
3. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
10h 56m
$104–224

Mount Shasta to Palo Alto by bus

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Distance: 369.2 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Mount Shasta, CA, USA and Palo Alto, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dunsmuir Amtrak Station to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Shasta to Clarke Ave & O'Connor St-Ravenswood Shopping Ctr via Sacramento Bus Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 in around 11h 16m.

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